1989 Buick Estate vs. 1983 Holden Gemini
To start off, 1989 Buick Estate is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Holden Gemini. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Holden Gemini would be higher. At 6,597 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Buick Estate (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1983 Holden Gemini. (66 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1983 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Buick Estate weights approximately 930 kg more than 1983 Holden Gemini. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1989 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Holden Gemini. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1989 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Holden Gemini. 1989 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1983 Holden Gemini has manual transmission. 1983 Holden Gemini will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Buick Estate | 1983 Holden Gemini | |
| Make | Buick | Holden |
| Model | Estate | Gemini |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6597 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2410 mm |
